Air Force Club's Shaker rues draw with Al Shabab

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Air Force Club's Shaker rues draw with Al Shabab

Riyadh: Head coach Hakeem Shaker was disappointed Air Force Club let slip their lead to settle for a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Thursday.

Air Force Club’s defensive game almost paid dividends when Roderick Miller scored the opener in the 68th minute, however, Al Shabab came back fighting to force the draw with Hassan Al Qahtani netting the late equaliser.

Al Shabab lead the Group B standings on seven points with Air Force in second place on four points, ahead of Al Jazira and Mumbai City who are both on three.

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Al Gharafa’s Stramaccioni, Shabab Al Ahli’s Ali urge for urgency in front of goal

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Al Gharafa’s Stramaccioni, Shabab Al Ahli’s Ali urge for urgency in front of goal

Jeddah: Al Gharafa head coach Andrea Stramaccioni rued the missed opportunity to extend their lead in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 after an injury-time equaliser by Shabab Al Ahli Dubai denied them three points on Thursday.

The Qatari side still lead Group C on five points, ahead of Foolad Khouzestan on goal difference who won the earlier match against Ahal FC.  

Keizer lauds Al Jazira’s winning mentality, Mumbai City's Buckingham left frustrated

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Keizer lauds Al Jazira’s winning mentality, Mumbai City's Buckingham left frustrated

Riyadh: Al Jazira FSC head coach Marcel Keizer praised his players for showing a strong mindset in their 1-0 victory over India’s Mumbai City in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Thursday.

Ali Mabkhout scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 39th minute to steer Al Jazira to the first victory of their campaign.

Foolad's Coulibaly delighted to deliver winning blow

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Foolad's Coulibaly delighted to deliver winning blow

Jeddah: It was a perfect night for Malian central defender Moussa Coulibaly who scored the winning goal to secure Foolad Khouzestan’s first victory in the AFC Champions League 2022™.

On a night when the match reached boiling point after Foolad was left frustrated by 10-man Ahal FC’s resolute defence, it was Coulibaly who kept cool to head-in the crucial 97th minute winner.

Coulibaly put in another good shift in the heart of defence to help his team secure their second clean sheet in the campaign where the Iranian side sit in second place on five points, behind only to Al Gharafa on goal difference in Group C.

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Ho Chi Minh City: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are clear on their expectations going into the AFC Champions League™ 2022 - to do better than last year.

The two-time champions exited at the quarter-final stage in 2021, with domestic rivals Ulsan Hyundai showing them the exit, and head coach Kim Sang-sik said he expects a better outing this time around, starting with Saturday's opening Group H encounter against Sydney FC.

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Chiangrai United (THA)

Buriram: Hong Kong side Kitchee FC and Thai outfit Chiangrai United have their eyes set on an opening statement win ahead of their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group J encounter on Saturday. 

Kitchee, who missed out on the knockout stage last season despite finishing as Group J runners-up, are keen to make the Round of 16 this time around. 

The reigning Hong Kong Premier League champions will look to create more history after already making headlines in 2018 by becoming the first club from Hong Kong to win an AFC Champions League™ Group Stage match.

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ho Chi Minh City: Kiatisuk Senamuang has urged his Hoang Anh Gia Lai players to embrace the opportunity the AFC Champions League™ presents them as the Vietnamese club prepare to make a return to the continental competition for the first time since 2005.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai will open their Group H account against Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday and Thailand legend Kiatisuk said it would be a proud occasion for his team.